TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Masterseal
Socket Outlets
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Standards and approvals
Socket outlets comply with BS 1363: Part 2: 1995
Sentrysocket complies with BS 7288: 1990 and
BSEN 50082-1
All products comply with or allow compliance with the
16th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
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PRODUCT RANGE
Socket Outlets
1 gang, unswitched
2 gang, unswitched
2 gang, switched
56480 GRY/WHI
56481 GRY/WHI
56482 GRY/WHI
Description
A range of sockets outlets specifically
designed for use outdoors or in areas heavily
exposed to dust and/or splashing water.
Constructed from extremely robust poly-
carbonate, the range is sealed to IP56 against
dust, water and is impact resistant and will
completely protect virtually any 13 amp plug*
allowing safe connection to any appliance.
RCD protection
The Masterseal range includes the RCD pro-
tected Sentrysocket which cuts power when
there could be danger of an electric shock
and, in the event of a power interruption, will
trip, preventing machinery suddenly restart-
ing when power returns. See separate
Technical Data Sheet.
*When in doubt, please use an MK plug.
IP56 Protection
Each digit in the IP (Ingress Protection) rating
denotes resistance to dust and water. The
Masterseal IP56 rating breakdown as follows:
IP
Ingress
protection
Features
I
I
I
I
IP56 protected to BS EN 60529: 1992
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Ideal for gardens, workshops, industry,
farm buildings, swimming pools etc.
Easy to install: captive, backed out
terminal screws, clearly marked top
facing terminals, push fit knockouts
and conduit entries
5
Dustproof
to sawdust,
dust and other
small particles
Masterseal™ Socket Outlets
6
Waterproof
to strong jets
of water, from
any direction
Impact Resistance
All Masterseal products have an impact
resistance equivalent to a 500g object falling
from a height of 40cm.
Boxes
Rear entry back boxes (56504, 56505) are to
be used in ‘tamper proof’ surface mounted
situations or flush mounting when used with
Flush Mounting Bezels (56502, 1 gang/56503,
2 gang). These boxes must also be used if cable
or conduit enters the enclosure from the rear.
I
I
Smooth, curved design is aesthetically
pleasing and adds to strength
Special gel seal gives complete
protection
5
Impact resistance
All products have impact resistance
equivalent to a 500g object falling
from a height of 400mm
Edition 07-01